Halloween parties don't have to be just for kids! A masquerade party is a fun adult twist on the traditional kid Halloween party minus all the candy corn and costume parades.

Festive masquerade cookies are the prefect treat at this bash, recipe from TLC

Gold and silver streamers from Martha Stewart make for a glamorous backdrop

Gold mask from Samantha Peach

Photo booth images from flickr

Instructions to make your own masquerade invitations at Better Homes and Gardens

Invite guests with homemade invites to show up with their own version of a masquerade mask, maybe even a black tie version! Provide a few masks for those that may show up without one: spray paint a simple black mask gold and replace the elastic with ribbon. Create a fun photo booth to display their masks using instant blank and white film to create more of a vintage effect. Treats like masquerade cookies and a fun touch like a black and white photo booth is a great way to remember their masked evening. Finish it off with some fun streamers and festive cocktails.

Born and raised a New Yorker, but now happy to call the fairytale city of San Francisco home with her husband and son, Liz blogs daily about beautiful things and creations over at Say Yes when she's not digging for treasures at local thrift stores, working on a new craft, or picnicing in Golden Gate Park. On the weekends, she loves to spend time with her outdoors enthusiast family, traveling and backpacking through the West's mountains and deserts.